Game story
In Week 3 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-09-25, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 17–16 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -1.46 total EPA.
On the individual side, R. Ferguson (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.14 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-25.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (9:31) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 32-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 28-A.Carroll at GB 30. 28-A.Carroll to TB 32 for 38 yards (67-K.Walker). Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by TB at 09:19.)
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Green Bay Packers | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Ferguson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
- 2 J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 3 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +6.83 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 4 A. Chatman · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.20 EPA/play
- 5 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
- 6 M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 7 D. Martin · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 8 A. Green · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Ferguson — GB · Receiving
R. Ferguson posted the highest total EPA (+8.14) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.04 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.55 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (9:31) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 32-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 28-A.Carroll at GB 30. 28-A.Carroll to TB 32 for 38 yards (67-K.Walker). Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by TB at 09:19.)
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Galloway (B. Griese pass)
- Green Bay Packers — R. Ferguson (B. Favre pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Galloway (B. Griese pass)
- Green Bay Packers — A. Chatman (B. Favre pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q1 50:15) — (5:15) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 50:08); Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 37 (Q1 47:11) — (2:11) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 10 (Q2 40:39) — (10:39) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 40:35) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 24 (Q2 36:53) — (6:53) 3-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 20 (Q2 34:31) — (4:31) 4-B.Favre pass to 83-A.Chatman for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 34:27) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 14 (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) 8-R.Longwell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 9:31) — (9:31) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 32-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 28-A.Carroll at GB 30. 28-A.Carroll to TB 32 for 38 yards (67-K.Walker). Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by TB at 09:19.)
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 47:11) — (2:11) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass INTERCEPTED by 26-W.Allen (21-J.Bolden) at TB 5. 26-W.Allen pushed ob at TB 31 for 26 yards (79-W.Whitticker).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 56:20) — (11:20) 33-W.Henderson up the middle to TB 39 for -2 yards (53-S.Quarles). FUMBLES (53-S.Quarles), RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at TB 42. 20-R.Barber to TB 46 for 4 yards (4-B.Favre).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 23:29) — (8:29) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 83-A.Chatman to TB 26 for 17 yards (21-J.Bolden).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 9:31) — (9:31) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 32-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 28-A.Carroll at GB 30. 28-A.Carroll to TB 32 for 38 yards (67-K.Walker). Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by TB at 09:19.)
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 47:11) — (2:11) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 56:20) — (11:20) 33-W.Henderson up the middle to TB 39 for -2 yards (53-S.Quarles). FUMBLES (53-S.Quarles), RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at TB 42. 20-R.Barber to TB 46 for 4 yards (4-B.Favre).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 39:25) — (9:25) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 25-B.Kelly at GB 40. 25-B.Kelly to GB 37 for 3 yards (80-D.Driver). Penalty on GB-70-A.Klemm, Offensive Holding, declined.
Quarterback report card
B.Griese led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.46 total EPA
- B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.24 EPA/play · +6.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.031 | -0.089 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.2% | 40.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.046 | +0.244 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.002 | -0.395 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.089 | +0.031 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.1% | 56.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, -5.86 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -2.73 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- R. Ferguson (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 50:15 · GB 5 · Score 6-0
(5:15) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 50:08 · GB 2 · Score 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. PENALTY on GB, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 47:11 · TB 37 · Score 7-6
(2:11) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 40:39 · GB 10 · Score 13-6
(10:39) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 40:35 · GB 2 · Score 14-6
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 36:53 · GB 24 · Score 17-6
(6:53) 3-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 34:31 · TB 20 · Score 17-12
(4:31) 4-B.Favre pass to 83-A.Chatman for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 34:27 · TB 2 · Score 17-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 7:22 · TB 14 · Score 17-16
(7:22) 8-R.Longwell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 17-16 in Week 3, 2005 on 2005-09-25.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Green Bay Packers 16 (TB 17-16 GB) in Week 3, 2005 on 2005-09-25.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Green Bay Packers 6; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Green Bay Packers 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Galloway (B. Griese pass) (Q1 50:15) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Ferguson (B. Favre pass) (Q1 47:11) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Galloway (B. Griese pass) (Q2 40:39) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Chatman (B. Favre pass) (Q2 34:31) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 36:53, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 7:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 53.1% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.46 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 50.0% completion, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +6.83 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
R. Ferguson (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +8.14 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.55 EPA): (9:31) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 32-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 28-A.Carroll at GB 30. 28-A.Carroll to TB 32 for 38 yards (67-K.Walker). Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout . The biggest win-probability swing was -25.3%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 17-16 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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